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UT San Antonio Chemist Develops Probe to Illuminate Breast Cancer Cells

10-08-2026:
Syed Muhammad Usama, PhD, is developing technology to make hidden cancer cells glow in real time during surgery.
Read more on utsa.edu

Texas Cyber Command Puts Cybersecurity in Focus During Awareness Month

10-07-2026:
SA-based agency is highlighting cybersecurity as rapidly developing AI and technology create new challenges.
Read more on kens5.com

Interview with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves

10-07-2026:
Nieves argues that advances in humanoid robotics and AI have strengthened rather than weakened the case for human oversight.
Read more on roboticsandautomationnews.com

Pentagon Seeking Pitches for $96M Cyber Operations Center at Lackland

10-07-2026:
The Army Corps of Engineers has put out a call for proposals to design and build a $96 million operations center.
Read more on expressnews.com

SwRI, UT San Antonio Collaborate to Better Understand Solid Rocket Propellants

10-06-2026:
Improving current models of solid rocket motor performance may show how future missions could use local resources on Mars missions.
Read more on aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com

SwRI, UT San Antonio Collaborate on Foundational Peptide Catalysis Study

10-06-2026:
SwRI-developed Rhodium™ platform takes on new challenge in catalyst development.
Read more on swri.org

NOV. 9–Hiring Red, White & You! Career Fair

10-04-2026:
Hiring Red, White & You! connects veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and their families to meaningful employment opportunities.

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OCT. 24 FUNDRAISER: SAMSAT Innovation Under the Stars

10-04-2026:
Support SAMSAT as it continues to develop and grow life-changing STEM/STEAM programs for students across our community; click for more info and to purchase tickets.
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The Military Advantage We Cannot Afford to Take for Granted

10-04-2026:
Joint Base San Antonio supports approximately 74,000 direct employees and generates an estimated $53 billion in annual economic impact.
Read more on greatersatx.com

UT San Antonio Students and More To Be Trained in AI Security

10-04-2026:
The program aims to close the gap between evolving technology and classroom skills, as AI reaches various fields.
Read more on afcea.org

Air Force's Answer to Pilot Shortage Looks a Lot Like Playing Video Games

10-04-2026:
Novices spend more time using ground-based flight simulators than they do in the air.
Read more on expressnews.com

NOV. 4: San Antonio & The State of Innovation

10-04-2026:
Register for a special conversation on where San Antonio’s innovation economy stands and where it’s going.
Read more on simpletix.com

UT San Antonio Aerospace Doctorate Opens Path to Research Careers

10-04-2026:
Doctoral students will take advanced classes, but much of their work will center on research.
Read more on focusonsanantonio.com

SwRI: Training Courses and FREE Online Webinars

10-03-2026:
Learn from industry R&D experts who are renowned for problem solving and providing premier services to an array of government and industry clients.
Read more on swri.org

A&M-San Antonio Doubles Research Grant Awards

10-01-2026:
Developments are helping position univesity for its next stage of growth, including its goal of achieving R2 research status.
Read more on tamusa.edu

National Recognition Highlights UT San Antonio’s Career Learning Ecosystem

09-30-2026:
University recently received the Career Leadership Collective’s Career Ecosystem Excellence Award.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Develops Machine Learning Toolkit to Improve Odds of Drug Development Success

09-30-2026:
GAMES technology provides AI decision support to navigate pharmaceutical development.
Read more on swri.org

Meet Genesis: The AI Chip that Doesn’t Forget

09-30-2026:
UT San Antonio researchers have developed a spiking neuromorphic accelerator chip that would enable on-device continual learning across its operational lifetime.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI, Adelaide University Sign Quantum RF Research and Development MOU

09-29-2026:
Collaboration revolutionizing RF systems merges superconducting quantum technology, advanced signals expertise.
Read more on swri.org

Global Economic Forecasting Firm Names San Antonio a 'City to Watch'

09-29-2026:
Texas’ metros have outpaced most leading US metros, but San Antonio has done so at a quieter and more balanced pace.
Read more on culturemap.com

Boeing Wins F/A‑XX Fighter Competition, Will Develop Next Navy Carrier-based Combat Aircraft

09-29-2026:
Aerospace leader was also previously awarded the Air Force contract for the F47 fleet in 2025.
Read more on aviationweek.com

Women-focused SA Biotech Lands Major Funding

09-29-2026:
Freyya Inc. has cleared a critical funding milestone in its move to market.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Free Startup Conference to Help Teens Turn Big Ideas into Business Pitches

09-29-2026:
Latinitas is setting up its Startup Chica conference on Oct. 17, for young entrepreneurs ages 9 to 14.
Read more on kens5.com

SA-based CNF Technologies Plants Flag in Maryland Defense Hub

09-28-2026:
Cybersecurity leader also has plans to expand to Colorado.
Read more on bizjournals.com

OLLU Chemistry Student Advances Sustainable Battery Research

09-28-2026:
Ruby Rangel was recently selected for a highly competitive 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at Binghamton University.
Read more on ollusa.edu

Plus One Robotics Survey: Americans Want Human Oversight of Humanoid Robots

09-27-2026:
SA-based company indicates that increasing levels of robot autonomy could also increase expectations for human oversight.
Read more on roboticsandautomationnews.com

San Antonio Private School Leads Local Rankings for College Prep

09-27-2026:
Keystone School also ranked No. 5 in Texas and No. 52 out of 3,986 schools nationwide for college prep.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

UT San Antonio Engineers Turn Excess Seaweed into a Circular Solution

09-27-2026:
Harvested Sargassum is being transformed into 3D-printed, reusable filtration modules designed to catch runoff nutrients before they reach the ocean.
Read more on utsa.edu

Somerset ISD Receives Surprise $51K Boost Through Education Foundation

09-27-2026:
Prize will be used for projects like elementary STEM kits and E-Sports equipment.
Read more on kens5.com

Local Veteran is Building a Tech Company — and She Wants Other Vets to Do the Same

09-27-2026:
Kelsey Waters co-founded Openlane in 2024 and is now encouraging others to take initiative.
Read more on ksat.com

How UT San Antonio Students are Learning to Build a Safer AI

09-23-2026:
As AI helps software developers generate code faster and automate tasks, it can also introduce various security flaws.
Read more on utsa.edu

Stumberg Venture Competition - Final Round

09-23-2026:
Come watch Trinity University students compete for a chance to win mentorship and funding for their startups.
Read more on trinity.edu

Spotlight On Larry Schlesinger, President & CEO of Texas Biomed

09-23-2026:
Schlesinger recently discussed the institute’s mission, campus modernization, and role in San Antonio’s life sciences economy.
Read more on capitalanalyticsassociates.com

Robotics and Aviation Inspire Students at Technology Project Showcase

09-23-2026:
Engineering and aerospace innovations were recently showcased during a student exhibition.
Read more on telemundosanantonio.com

A&M-San Antonio Rises Nine Spots in 2027 U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings

09-22-2026:
Ranking measures how successfully schools enroll and graduate students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read more on tamusa.edu

UT San Antonio Research Uses Nanotechnology to ‘Remote Control’ Brain Cells

09-21-2026:
Treatment technology is opening new doors for treating neuropathic pain, epilepsy and other complex conditions.
Read more on utsa.edu

Setting the Standard: Dan Gonzales Has Helped Carry an Aerospace Legacy Forward

09-21-2026:
Dan has helped transform StandardAero's San Antonio site into one of the world's fastest-growing aircraft engine modernization and sustainment facilities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Listed as ‘Teaming Partner’ for DOE Chemical Technology Research, Development Program

09-21-2026:
ASPECT program established to enhance supply, reduce dependence on imports.
Read more on swri.org

Solving Real-world Challenges with Data, AI and Machine Learning

09-18-2026:
UT San Antonio students recently came together to tackle organizational “headaches” using advanced analytics, AI and research expertise.
Read more on utsa.edu

How UT San Antonio is Shaping the Future of San Antonio

09-18-2026:
As the university continues to expand its impact, its vision for education, research and economic development is shaping the future of San Antonio.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI-developed Method Can Assess Interchangeability of Chemically Different Battery Types

09-17-2026:
Electrical Interchangeability Index identifies operating conditions where different battery technologies can deliver comparable application-level electrical performance.
Read more on swri.org

NSF Grant to Power Trinity Research

09-16-2026:
New computing cluster will level-up faculty-student research across STEM disciplines starting in 2027.
Read more on trinity.edu

New Clinic Brings Primary Care, Dental Access to Tech Port Campus

09-15-2026:
Crossover at the Port is Boeing's first clinic to bring primary care and dental services together under one roof.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI’s Strofio is Gearing Up to Study Mercury’s Surface

09-15-2026:
BepiColombo’s 8-year voyage to Mercury enters final stages.
Read more on swri.org

UT San Antonio Scientists Build Continuous Learning AI Chip

09-15-2026:
Researchers developed the Genesis 2.0 continuous learning chip as a way to solve ‘catastrophic forgetting’.
Read more on ksat.com

SwRI Evaluates New Reactive Carbon Capture Method that Turns Waste into Commodity Chemicals

09-14-2026:
Researchers gather data to bridge gap between academic studies, real-world applications.
Read more on swri.org

UT San Antonio Research Targets Challenges in Agriculture and Public Health

09-14-2026:
Environmental DNA (eDNA) may help identify organisms by detecting traces of their genetic material in soil and water.
Read more on utsa.edu

Plus One Robotics' Executive has a Very Human Approach to Her Robotics Career

09-13-2026:
As the debate on AI intensifies, Christina Gomez-Terry finds herself in the crosshairs of technological and commercial change.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UT San Antonio Launches Aerospace Engineering PhD

09-11-2026:
The aim of the progam is to meet growing workforce needs in Texas.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Launches REPAIR Consortium to Advance Industrial Maintenance Automation

09-10-2026:
Innovation will focus on robotics for energy, petrochemical, shipbuilding sectors.
Read more on swri.org

Building Computers, Building Futures: Connecting Students with Tech and Opportunity

09-10-2026:
Area students recently learned how to build their own state-of-the-art computers.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Texas A&M -San Antonio Esports Begins New Chapter as Sports Club

09-10-2026:
The transition follows a strong period for Jaguar esports.
Read more on tamusa.edu

Unlocking the Brain’s Hidden Ability to Suppress Addiction

09-10-2026:
Researchers are investigating how astrocytes in the midbrain may act as a natural brake against drug-seeking behavior.
Read more on utsa.edu

Students Get a Head Start on Undergraduate Research in STEM Fields

09-09-2026:
UT San Antonio's Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology Pre-Freshman Research Experience program is preparing students for success.
Read more on utsa.edu

Biosecurity Company Targets Parasitic Fly with New SA Research and Manufacturing Hub

09-09-2026:
Flyttr will focus on addressing gaps in the nation's ability to detect, understand and respond to threats such as disease-spreading mosquitoes, livestock parasites.
Read more on bizjournals.com

How San Antonio is Quietly Rewriting the Texas Tech Industry Playbook

09-09-2026:
San Antonio is ditching the Silicon Valley dream to focus on "founder-market fit" in its own backyard.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

Training the Next Generation of TB Researchers

09-08-2026:
Texas Biomed recently hosted its federally funded Interdisciplinary NexGen TB Research Advancement Center (IN-TRAC).
Read more on txbiomed.org

Chromalloy marks 75 Years of Aerospace Innovation

09-07-2026:
Since 1951, the company has grown into a worldwide organization that provides aerospace solutions that extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbine components.
Read more on chromalloy.com

Astroport Space Technologies to Help Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies

09-06-2026:
Researchcers will work with NASA and St. Mary's University in mimicing the Moon gravity, which is a mere one-sixth of Earth's.
Read more on linkedin.com

OCTOBER 28: Workforce Solutions Alamo Presents Cybersecurity Awareness

09-06-2026:
Get your FREE tickets to attend this event, which will be held at WSA's Career Center at Port San Antonio.
Read more on eventbrite.com

Professor's Project Approved for NASA-supported Test Flight

09-02-2026:
Shrihari Sankarasubramanian, PhD, is aiming to use resources in space to produce fuel, oxygen and other compounds.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI-led Modeling Identifies New Scenarios for Moon Formation

09-01-2026:
Geologically realistic modeling changes how a giant collision forms the Earth-Moon system.
Read more on swri.org

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - August/September

09-01-2026:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Texas Biomed Joins the Fight to Stop Screwworm

09-01-2026:
The institution is best known for confronting some of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases.
Read more on texasmonthly.com

SwRI Study Helps Unravel How the Sun’s Corona Transforms into Solar Wind

08-31-2026:
Up-close study of heliospheric current sheet provides important information about its composition.
Read more on swri.org

Local Students Spend Summer Flying Drones for Public Health

08-30-2026:
CAST STEM High School students interned as drone pilots, collecting geographical data on the public parks and other locales.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org/

Tech Bloc, Nuevo León Sign Cross-Border MOU

08-30-2026:
Agreement opens a direct link between two of North America's most consequential innovation economies.
Read more on riograndeguardian.com

Boeing Opens Clinic at Port San Antonio

08-27-2026:
Crossover Health is Boeing’s first combined medical and dental facility for employees at any of its sites.
Read more on expressnews.com

Boeing Wins $163 Million Order for B-52 Bomb Rack Kits

08-26-2026:
Work to be performed at Boeing’s large facility at Port San Antonio.
Read more on defence-blog.com

Advanced Manufacturing Firm Expanding to SA, Aiming to Bring 3,000 New Jobs

08-26-2026:
Industrial Electric Manufacturing's products are used in powering everything from stadiums to space centers and beyond.
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SwRI Receives DOE Grant to Turn Captured CO2 Into Graphite

08-25-2026:
Researchers will use a plasma reactor to convert waste CO2 into solid carbon for a domestic graphite supply.
Read more on swri.org

Paid Summer Internships Give Students Head Start on Future Careers

08-25-2026:
Port San Antonio and other local employers offer hands-on internships that give students a competitive edge in the workforce.
Read more on ksat.com

SwRI Wins Two R&D 100 Awards

08-24-2026:
PaSTA and ALTRIOS are recognized by R&D World as two of the most important innovations of 2026.
Read more on swri.org

Texas Biomed Awarded $200,000 Grant

08-20-2026:
Award will enable the institute to advance research into new approaches for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Read more on txbiomed.org

Boeing, Pelico Drive C-17 Maintenance Modernization

08-20-2026:
Companies expand partnership to strengthen C-17A Globemaster III readiness.
Read more on onfirstup.com

SwRI Develops Dynamic Framework to Better Predict Wildfires

08-19-2026:
Decision support tool can help prevent and mitigate wildfires, ultimately to save lives.
Read more on swri.org

SEP. 29 - OCT. 1: 2026 AURP International Conference

08-16-2026:
Learn how intentional investment, cross-sector partnerships, and research park leadership drive sustainable growth.
Read more on aurp.org

Live Webinar: Get a Grip

08-16-2026:
Join Plus One Robotics and host Marifer Amaya as they discuss building a business case that earns executive approval.

Read more on plusonerobotics.com

SAMSAT Lecture Series: Advanced Air Mobility with Port SA

08-16-2026:
The Port's Kara Hill will share the promise of Advanced Air Mobility and related activity on the Port campus; click on the link to get your free tickets.
Read more on eventbrite.com

San Antonio's Newest Charter School Designed for Adults

08-13-2026:
Restore TECH Academy has recently opened to students age 18-50 who want to restore their pathway to success.

Read more on kens5.com

16th Air Force and Netherland Defense Cyber Command Accelerate Cyber Integration

08-12-2026:
Agencies are accelerating bilateral cyber integration.
Read more on 16af.af.mil

NSF-Funded Summer Research Program Gives Students Hands-On Experience

08-12-2026:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio received a $372,000 grant last year to launch the three-year program.
Read more on tamusa.edu

SwRI Evaluating, Improving Inhalers for People with Breathing Difficulties

08-11-2026:
Multidisciplinary project combines computer modeling with particle and pharmaceutical sciences.
Read more on swri.org

Belgian Biotech Company Selects San Antonio for US Headquarters

08-05-2026:
Ynios Pharma considered several cities but was sold on San Antonio's expertise and access.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UT San Antonio Researchers Link Sleeping Long Hours with Elevated Alzheimer’s- related Protein

08-04-2026:
Regular sleep durations were associated with higher phosphorylated tau181 levels, a modified form of tau protein.
Read more on utsa.edu

Humanoids Won’t Scale on Factory Floors Until Costs Drop

08-04-2026:
Shaun Edwards of Plus One Robotics weighs in on robotics and AI.
Read more on therobotreport.com

UT San Antonio Scientists Discover Breakthrough for Green Energy

08-04-2026:
The team recently published their findings in Science Advances.
Read more on utsa.edu

SAMSAT Spark Circle Newsletter - July

07-29-2026:
Check out the latest news from the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology - which operates the AREA 21 museum space on the Port campus.
Read more on samsat.org

Trinity Student Uses Eye-Tracking Technology to Study Accounting Decisions

07-24-2026:
Undergraduate researcher Ann Baumann and Accounting Professor Julie Persellin explore how financial statements are processed.
Read more on trinity.edu

Dee Howard Foundation Expands Aerospace Educator Externship into a Year-Round Learning Community

07-23-2026:
The organization and partners recently provided immersive aerospace industry experiences for educators.
Read more on deehoward.org

Boeing Honored with Challenger-7 Recognition for Lasting Commitment to STEM Education

07-22-2026:
The award recognizes organizations whose work reflects the spirit, vision, and values of the seven crew members of the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L.
Read more on challenger.org

VelocityTX Vital Signs: A Conversation with Jim Perschbach

07-21-2026:
Port San Antonio President and CEO discusses the impact of the Tech Port strategy.
Read more on youtube.com

SwRI, UT San Antonio-led Experiment Designated Ready to Fly by NASA

07-21-2026:
Experiment will evaluate electrolyzer designed to use local resources on Moon or Mars to support human habitation.
Read more on swri.org

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